What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Salinas one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salinas are American Airlines ($125), Frontier ($135), and Delta ($143).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Salinas?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Salinas are American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to S9N?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Salinas as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

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7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Delta

7.8

Good

8,628 reviews

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7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,285 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,128 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,550 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,212 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Salinas?
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Salinas one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salinas are American Airlines ($125), Frontier ($135), and Delta ($143).
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salinas that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salinas?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Salinas.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salinas?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salinas

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$120	Average$305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$300	Average$504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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